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Nestled against the east benches of the Wasatch Mountains, Ogden is bordered by North Ogden and Harrisville to the north, Marriott-Slaterville and West Haven to the west, and Riverdale and South Ogden to the south. Ogden was established originally as Fort Buenaventura by trapper Miles Goodyear in 1846. Mormon settlers purchased the fort a year later and re-named the area Brownsville. The name was later changed to Ogden in honor of trapper Peter Skeene Ogden and was officially incorporated in 1851. Today, approximately 83,000 residents call Ogden home.

About Ogden Homes

The type of living available in Ogden communities are broad and diverse. The downtown area on Ogden's west side offers many condominiums and apartment complexes, while the east benches feature luxury homes and subdivision living. The median Ogden home price is around $120,500.

Breathing New Life into Ogden, UT

Over the past ten years Ogden, UT has rejuvenated itself and has striven to become an ideal mountain community. As a part of that rejuvenation, Ogden's downtown area received a major facelift. The city built the Junction, an area that features a state-of-the-art movie theater, an indoor surfing wave, an indoor skydiving facility, restaurants, shops, apartment complexes, and much more. Ogden has also striven to revive Historic 25th Street. These two areas continue to excel and make downtown Ogden the proud, bustling hotspot it is today.

The city also promotes itself as a sport enthusiast's paradise, considering its close proximity to Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and Wolf Mountain. In addition, nearby Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon are prime destinations for rock climbers, hikers, mountain bikers, and outdoor lovers of all kinds. Beautiful Ogden has famously been the filming location for many films, including Dumb and Dumber, The Sandlot, Air Bud, and more.

Do you have any questions about Ogden Valley, Greater Ogden, or Utah real estate in the surrounding areas? For information call Brandi Hammon & the Mountain Luxury team of real estate professionals today at 801-745-8400.